Dear School Parents,

I have been thinking and praying for all of you especially this week.  I am grateful for your notes and calls, which shows what an invested and supportive community we have here at St. Vincent de Paul.

I can not address every question that has come up right now, but I have a few things to share with you today:

1. Per Diocesan and State requirements, St. Vincent de Paul School has a Crisis Management Plan in place for our community. It is reviewed and revised with input from professionals from our community each year. It is communicated and practiced with our entire staff at the start of each school year and regularly throughout the year with our students.

2. I regularly meet with my staff to discuss our school procedures and how to respond to developing situations. We also have support from the Office of Catholic Schools and the local law enforcement, both of whom we have been in touch with today.

3. Because we take security seriously, we will hire a professional company to assess the present security measures and plan that we have in place.

4. Our security team is meeting to discuss topics related to what is needed to adjust/strengthen what we have in place, including but not limited to: door/window safety, vulnerable times/places, benefits of a security officer’s presence, security system.

Thank you for your patience, support and prayer for one another. Know of my prayers for you and your family.

Win $3,500 towards 2023/24 Tuition!
You read it right: $3,500 off your tuition bill for the 23/24 school year! One lucky winner will have $3,500 deducted from their family’s tuition bill for the upcoming school year. Raffle tickets are $100 each – place your order HERE. Tickets are payable by check or credit card.

Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of the fabulous items on this year’s live Auction.  This week we highlight an incredible opportunity to see one of this year’s most sought-after concerts. Thank you, 5th Grade Parents and Jovanina’s Broken Italian!

Empire State of Mind
There is a reason why they call it the ‘City that Never Sleeps’— there is so much to do! This package gains you access to the heart of some of New York’s most revered locales — Central Park, cherished eateries and best of all, Broadway! Are you an upper east sider, a SoHo socialite or a downtown dweller? Choose where you’re going to call home for three nights from over 200 Marriott hotels using your $2,500 Marriott gift card. Will you roar along with The Lion King, or wait to meet the witches of OZ before Dorothy drops in at Wicked? Choose from the current list of shows on the Great White Way and two of the best seats in the house are yours! With so many options, your only challenge will be choosing one! Enjoy brunch at one of New York City’s most famous brunch locales, Sarabeth’s using your $150 gift card. With locations in the Upper West Side, Central Park South, Gramercy and Tribeca, experience the roomy, all-American restaurant known for its luscious pancakes, french toast and ideal omelets that basically launched the craze that is weekend brunch. Spend a day getting caught up in the majesty of Central Park—throw a penny in Bethesda Fountain, sing “Imagine” at Strawberry Fields, take a ride on the carousel or even visit the zoo! No day at the park is complete without a meal at Tavern on the Green, an iconic landmark restaurant unlike any other. Once you’ve enjoyed dinner using your $250 gift card, cap off your picture-perfect day with a memorable, complimentary Central Park carriage ride. The city’s twinkling lights and chaotic corners invite you to embrace every New York minute. Have other places and activities in mind? Check those off yourBig Apple bucket list with your included $1,000 Visa gift card. Walk the streets of New York and immediately feel the pulse of the most exciting city in the world.
Donated by Parents of the 6th and 7th Grades

Lenten Diaper Drive – Last Day April 5th

The 7th graders are preparing for the annual Lenten Diaper Drive which continues throughout the season of Lent.   The students will be promoting the diaper drive during car-line at drop-off and pick-up during Lent.  There will be collection bins near the classrooms and in the front lobby where your children can drop-off their diaper donations.  Our goal this year is to collect and donate over 22,000 diapers, which will help support all ministries within Catholic Charities with their diaper needs, including Marisol Family, Samaritan House Shelter, and Early Childhood Education.  They are most in need of sizes 3, 4, and 5, but all sizes, including pull-ups, adults, and diaper wipes, will be accepted.  Thank you for your continued generosity for those most in need in our community.

Our school has been selected to host the 2023 Catholic Art Show on the weekend of April 14, 15, 16th.  We need your help to host the event.  Click here to sign up to help us!

Home and School

Mark your calendar for upcoming Dine Outs!

With SVdP’s Dine Out Days, you can have dinner on the table AND support the school.  This is a fundraiser the whole family will enjoy!

Supperbell – upcoming in April!

Chipotle on Evans – SATURDAY 4/15!  Grab dinner or lunch after a hectic day out and about!

Campus Lounge – back by popular demand – May 2nd

Support St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School when purchasing your Easter chocolates at Stargazer Fine Chocolates.

Stargazer is generously donating 20% of all your Easter chocolate sales to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. SHOP NOW! Use the code SVDPCHARITY in the “Add coupon or gift code” box on the Your cart page. Or just mention St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School when making your purchase in our Store. We will add your purchase to our St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School donation!

Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch

We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the lunch room.  As a reminder, a parent can sign up for ANY grade regardless of the grade of your child. The dates are updated through the end of the year so don’t wait, sign up today! Use this link  to sign up.

Grandparents/Special Friend Day – April 28^th!

Grandparents/Special Friend Day will be April 28^th and the PDF invite has been sent.   We are asking for parents to help with the RSVP so we know how many guests to expect. RSVP link here.  Thank you!

Mark your calendars for the SVdP Spring BBQ!

How does a night of food trucks and friends sound?  Mark your calendar for May 19^th to celebrate spring and community with the SVdP Spring BBQ.

Athletics Update

Don’t forget during your Lenten practices, you have the opportunity to come to confessions in the Church on Friday, March 31 – 2:00-3:00 pm.

Save the Date for June 19-23, 2023! Join us for VBS BABYLON: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity. Families step back in time to Babylon, where we’ll explore what life was like for Daniel and his friends, as captives in a strange land. You’ll craft cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times games, visit with Daniel in Bible Adventures, and sing lots of catchy-songs along the way with your new friends! Keep an eye out for registration details in April for your children entering K-5th grade in 2023. Middle school students can join the fun too as junior leaders.

Want to help make this amazing week happen? We need team leaders, environment creators, Bible-scene actors, snack masters, and prayer warriors! Whatever your age, talents, or experience, we want you to be a part of this amazing adventure for our children! Join us for a volunteer meeting on Wednesday March 29th at 8am in the Parish Office to learn more.  Email emily@saintvincents.org with questions.